The Best Burgers In DC - Washington DC - The Infatuation

"All of the smashburgers at Hill East Burger could be DC’s best burger, with perfectly thin (get a double), crispy-edged patties on buns so soft they hold your fingerprints. But the Lancaster burger at this Capitol Hill spot is so good we’d fake a throbbing headache just to get out of work early and eat it as soon as they open at 5pm. It’s topped with bacon, smoked cheddar, fresh arugula, and pickled onions. If you’re feeling fancy, top it with their homemade hot sauce—a true spiceophile might need more than the little kick in the tomato relish." - tristiana hinton, omnia saed